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What was the most notable advance made by women between the end of the Civil War and the outbreak of the First World War?
What was the most notable advance made by women between the end of the Civil War and the outbreak of the First World War?
Expansion of opportunities for unmarried women in the workplace
Which group of women mainly continued the pursuit of women's right to vote after 1865?
Which group of women mainly continued the pursuit of women's right to vote after 1865?
Mainly middle class, educated women
What social reforms were mainly focused on by women during this period?
What social reforms were mainly focused on by women during this period?
Exploitation of women and children in the workplace and campaign against excessive alcohol consumption
What was the status of child labor in 1900 and how did it change by 1907?
What was the status of child labor in 1900 and how did it change by 1907?
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When did legislation regulating the working hours of women begin to come into effect?
When did legislation regulating the working hours of women begin to come into effect?
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What were some of the ways in which women were active in public affairs before the Civil War?
What were some of the ways in which women were active in public affairs before the Civil War?
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What were some of the organizations women were involved in before the Civil War?
What were some of the organizations women were involved in before the Civil War?
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Who is an example of a woman who played a heroic role in rescuing slaves before the Civil War?
Who is an example of a woman who played a heroic role in rescuing slaves before the Civil War?
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What was the main belief behind the temperance movement that women actively promoted?
What was the main belief behind the temperance movement that women actively promoted?
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What was the goal of the movement for women's suffrage?
What was the goal of the movement for women's suffrage?
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Apart from promoting moral reform, what other activities were women involved in?
Apart from promoting moral reform, what other activities were women involved in?
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What prevailing concept about women's role remained strong until the 20th century?
What prevailing concept about women's role remained strong until the 20th century?
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